Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, French Alps
French Alps

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

Tucked into the dramatic Chartreuse massif a short drive from Grenoble, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is a peaceful family resort below the Chamechaude cliffs. Wild scenery, monastic calm and 35 km of friendly piste.

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Altitude
900 - 1,800 m
Vertical drop
900 m
Pistes
35 km
Lifts
12
Snow score
72/100
Season
Dec 14 → Mar 31

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowparkSki touring
24 marked runs
Green
5
Blue
8
Red
8
Black
3
Average snow by month
85cm
Dec
120cm
Jan
150cm
Feb
145cm
Mar
90cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Chartreuse unusual huts
4.9246 reviews
135
Top pick

Chartreuse unusual huts

Excellent · 246 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 246 reviews). It sits about 3.0 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 3.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Hôtel Beau Site
4.6183 reviews
150

Hôtel Beau Site

Excellent · 183 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Le ValOmbré
4.6101 reviews
120

Le ValOmbré

Excellent · 101 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is a quiet old village under the cliffs; hotels are in the village, a short walk or shuttle from the Le Planolet lifts.

Get to know the resort

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse sits inside the Chartreuse Regional Park, an old monastic centre under the saw-tooth cliffs of Chamechaude, less than an hour from Grenoble. Its 35 km of piste, shared with Le Planolet, are mostly gentle and tree-lined, perfect for families and improvers, with the bonus of grand limestone scenery on every chairlift. It is a peaceful, traditional alternative to the high-altitude resorts further south, with the Chartreuse monks' herbal liqueur as a memorable winter warmer.

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, French Alps
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, French Alps

Hotels in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse good for beginners?+

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse offers 35 km of pistes across 12 lifts, from 900 m to 1,800 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Mar 31, with a snow score of 72/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is a quiet old village under the cliffs; hotels are in the village, a short walk or shuttle from the Le Planolet lifts.

How big is the Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse ski area?+

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse has 35 km of marked pistes served by 12 lifts, between 900 m and 1,800 m of altitude.

Is Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse more for beginners or experts?+

Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse counts about 24 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.